Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Evelyn McQueen Cook
Mar 11, 2026
Evelyn McQueen Cook of 253 N. Church Street, Mountain City, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She was a Johnson County seventh generation McQueen, daughter of the late Marcus McQueen and Myrtle Gentry McQueen.
Mrs. Cook earned a B.A. in English from Berea College and an M.S. in Administration and Supervision from the University of Tennessee.
She was a member of...
Kimberly Pennington
Mar 7, 2026
Kimberly Kay Pennington, born October 8, 1966, in Fauquier County, passed away peacefully at her home in Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, on March 7, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Shelby Blevins; her brother, Ira “Micky” Blevins Jr.; and her beloved dog, Cooper.
Kimberly married Stephen Gorsline on August 11, 2013, and they shared many cherished years together....
Beverly Reason
Feb 26, 2026
Beverly was a wonderful person and had compassion for any in need. She never met a stranger and would start a conversation with anyone. She took consideration, had compassion, tenderness and was loving and devoted to her family and others in need.
As many people who knew her, our daughter Tabitha, was always by her side. Tabitha is handicapped and Beverly...
Rodney Kenison
Feb 16, 2026
Rodney Charles Kenison (Wazz), age 77, of Shady Valley, TN passed away unexpectedly at home on February 16, 2026. Rodney was born on August 14, 1948, in Lebanon, NH, to the late Glenn Kenison and Beatrice (White) Kenison, and was the youngest of nine children. He grew up in Hartford, VT, and attended Hartford High School.
Rodney had a passion for...
Arlen Sala
Mar 12, 2026
Arlen Jay Sala, age 56, passed away March 12, 2026 at Johnson City Medical Center. Arlen was born November 11, 1969 to the late Donald and Alma Sala. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Mary Sala, Paul and Frances Pardue; sister-in-law, Mary (Dixon) Sala; mother of his children, Sharon (Gentry) Sala;...
Jeffery Denney
Mar 12, 2026
Jeffery Dean Denney, age 53, passed away March 12, 2026 at his home. Jeffery was born July 2, 1972 in Watauga County, NC to Virginia Presnell and the late Junior Dean Denney. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Denney; sister, Tina Hicks and brother-in-law, Ronnie Hicks.
Jeffery was an avid outdoorsman who loved...
Sheryl Courtney
Mar 2, 2026
Sheryl Lynn Courtney, age 67, passed away March 2, 2026 at Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 11, 1958 in Ridgewood, NJ to Jeanne A. Courtney and the late Franklin L. Courtney. In addition to her father, Sheryl was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Chester Johnson.
Sheryl is survived by her mother, Jeanne A. Courtney;...
Randy Arnold
Mar 9, 2026
Randy G. Arnold, age 68, passed away March 9, 2026 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Randy was born January 22, 1958 in Condon, Oregon, to the late John and Mary Sue Arnold. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Beth Arnold.
It was Randy's wish to be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park...
Geneva Kate Eldreth
Mar 7, 2026
Beloved mother, Geneva Kate Eldreth, age 85, met Jesus face to face on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Geneva was born in 1940 to the late Eugene and Annie Arnold.
Geneva was faithful in her Christian walk. She enjoyed working in her flowers, gardening, and canning. Most of all, reading her Bible and sharing her faith with others was important to her....
Betty Jo Simcox
Mar 7, 2026
Betty Jo Simcox, age 87 of Bryan Davis Rd., Creston, NC passed away on Saturday evening March 7, 2026 at Glenbridge Health & Rehabilitation in Boone, NC. Betty was born December 5, 1938 in Ashe, County, NC to the late Bryan Davis and Hattie Calhoun Davis. In addition to her parents Betty was preceded in death by her husband John...
Daniel Lee (Dan) Horne, Sr.
Mar 7, 2026
Daniel Lee Horne, Sr., age 90 of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Friday night, March 7, 2026 at his home. Dan was born on July 16, 1935 in Mountain City, TN to the late Arthur Worley Horne and Effie Belle Icenhour Horne. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Ann Butler Horne,...
Albert Bentley
Mar 6, 2026
Rev. Albert Lee Bentley, 83, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away with his loving family by his side on Friday March 6, 2026 after a brief illness.
Albert was Born on January 29, 1943, in Whitesburg, Tennessee and a graduate of Bulls Gap High School. Albert also attended Clear Creek Baptist College in Pineville, KY.
He was a devoted husband to Sue...
Raymond Eller
Mar 3, 2026
Raymond Carroll Eller, age 74, of Shady Valley, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born August 14, 1951 to the late Carl Eller and Rosalee Eller. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Angie Eller; and brother, Reford Eller.
Raymond was a loving and sweet man. He...
Lance Thieme
Mar 1, 2026
Lance Allen Thieme, born April 10, 1960, at Great Lakes Naval Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on March 1, 2026, while residing in Butler, Tennessee.
Lance was a Navy brat and moved where dad was stationed about every 2 ½ years. Lance spent his early childhood on Guam and in Lakewood, California, where his easygoing nature and love for the...
Charles Neil Hawkins
Mar 1, 2026
Charles Neil Hawkins, age 40, passed away March 1, 2026. Neil was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Smith; grandparents, Bud and Edna Smith; grandfather, Paul Hawkins; and uncle, Larry Hawkins.
Since childhood Neil loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He had a big heart and was a joy to be around. Neil was an organ donor and...
Robert "Bob" Jones
Feb 26, 2026
Robert Carey Jones, “Bob”, age 84, of Mountain City, TN, passed away in his home on February 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 9, 1941, in Anderson, Indiana, Bob was a devoted son to John and Helen Jones and loving husband to Janice Jean Jones, “Jeanie” of 61 years, living the last 12 years of their lives...
Nannie S. Vaught
Feb 24, 2026
Nannie S. Vaught, age 93, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Mountain City Care Center. She was born April 8, 1932 to the late Roby and Maude Stout. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Vaught; daughter, Joanie Dale Winters; brothers, Fred Stout, Edward “Peanut” Stout; and...
Mary Jane Harless
Feb 24, 2026
Mary Jane Harless, age 75, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in West Jefferson, NC to the late James Millard Furches and Orphie Farmer Furches. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Harless Sr.; step-dad, Worth Stamper; several half-brothers and...
Judy Elaine Beach Trivette
Feb 23, 2026
Judy Elaine Beach Trivette, age 70, of Orchard Creek Rd, Deep Gap, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, February 23, 2026. Elaine was born April 24, 1955 in Lenoir, NC to the late Ralph U. Beach and Anna Lee Isaacs Beach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lloyd Beach, one...
Emma Pianko
Feb 22, 2026
Emma Lawrence Pianko, age 84, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Emma was born to George Lawrence and Mary Crotty (Murphy) at St. James Hospital on July 24, 1941 in Newark, New Jersey.
Emma is preceded in death by both of her parents and a brother, Joseph.
Those left to cherish her memory include her...
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